Casual Chef - Miss Pearl Bar & Dining

The Fresh Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

Miss Pearl Bar & Dining, located within the Melbourne Theatre Company in Southbank, is hiring a Casual Chef (Level 3). The kitchen delivers an Asian-inspired seasonal menu in a fast-paced setting and supports a wide range of functions and events at the MTC.

Shifts run Wednesday to Saturday evenings. You will join a dynamic team delivering quality, presentation and growth opportunities within a premium hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant or events environment.
• Sound knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• A passion for cooking, adaptability, and an eagerness to learn new skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team to ensure efficient food production and quality control.
• Ensure the highest standards of presentation and quality.
• Prepare dishes for a wide variety of functions and events held at the MTC.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Kitchen operations knowledge

Food safety and hygiene

Excellent communication skills

Australian work rights

Job description

We are hiring an enthusiastic Casual Chef (Level 3) to join our dynamic team at Miss Pearl Bar & Dining, located within the Melbourne Theatre Company, Southbank. Our kitchen produces an exciting Asian-inspired seasonal menu in a fast-paced setting, providing our customers with a memorable dining experience. This role also involves preparing dishes for a wide variety of functions and events held at the MTC.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Casual position
• Work closely with the team to ensure efficient food production and quality control
• Ensure the highest standards of presentation and quality
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Excellent working conditions
• Located at the Southbank Theatre
• Shifts are Wednesday to Saturday evenings
• Hourly rate aligned with Level 3 (Cook Grade 2)

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant or events environment
• Sound knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards
• A passion for cooking, adaptability, and an eagerness to learn new skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Australian work rights

ABOUT US

The Fresh Collective is a Sydney based hospitality group, delivering exceptional experiences and premium food and beverage in venues and events. With a dedicated team of experienced chefs, event planners and professional waitstaff. Fresh is the food and beverage provider in a number of iconic venues across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra including Museums Victoria, Crafted by Matt Moran, Art Gallery NSW, Sydney Theatre Company and Queensland Museum.